# Grandmama — The Autobiography of an Idea character guide

> Grandmama in The Autobiography of an Idea by Louis H. Sullivan.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-i-the-child

## Who they are

Louis's maternal grandmother, a refined and elderly relative.

## In the story

### [Folly Cove](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_an_idea_se/chapters/folly-cove)

Mentioned as the recipient of the child's stories about giants, which he connects to his fear of the sea.

### [III: And Then Came Spring!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_an_idea_se/chapters/iii-and-then-came-spring)

Grandmama is depicted as devoutly religious, believing in God's love and the sacrifice of Christ. She is also the practical head of the household, methodical, thrifty, and a French teacher who knits constantly. The child loves her for her goodness and beauty.

### [A Vacation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_an_idea_se/chapters/iv-a-vacation)

Louis's grandmother who says grace in French before meals, which Louis partially understands; he associates her with peace and sees God as her strong friend.

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